Macedonia opposition claims government manipulated elections

SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Macedonia's opposition leader has published what he says is new evidence of government vote-manipulation in three recent elections, following up on accusations of a massive wire-tapping scandal.

Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev released what he said were recorded conversations between conservative government officials and Macedonia's intelligence chief.

Addressing more than 2,000 party supporters Tuesday, Zaev claimed the officials discussed vote-buying and intimidation ahead of 2011 and 2014 parliamentary elections, and 2013 local elections.

The alleged plans included incapacitating elevators at polling centers in opposition-dominated constituencies.